Turfgrass Farm Assistant Manager

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide direct supervision to crew leads, laborers and mechanics. Perform the farm manager's duties in his absence

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Confer with farm manager to evaluate weather and soil conditions, to develop plans and procedures, and to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides or cultivating techniques.
• Inspect fields to determine condition and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding or harvesting.
• Assign duties to workers such as harvesting, mowing, spraying, and rolling of sod.
• Observe workers to detect inefficient and unsafe procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary.
• Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity.
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, and pest identification.
• Drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors, trucks or harvesters in order to transport workers and supplies, or to cultivate and harvest fields.
• Read inventory records, customer orders, and shipping schedules to determine required activities. Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• College Degree in Turfgrass production or Agronomy preferred
• Job related experience may be used lieu of preferred education

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing and harvesting sod, including storage and handling techniques.
• Knowledge of running, maneuvering, navigating or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment such as tractors, forklifts, planters, harvesters and mowers.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring strenuous physical exertion, e.g., continuous walking, bending, standing, pushing, pulling or lifting.
• Must be able to make sound judgments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to make calculated decisions that are most efficient, effective and economically feasible.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (IF APPLICABLE)

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Be able to endure periods/durations of extreme weather related temperatures & conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed outdoors in various field locations on the farm.
• Requires frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, wind, rain and dusty conditions.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate with others.

Must be able to accept corrective criticism from supervisor.

Must be willing to take on a variety of assignments as assigned by management on an as-needed basis within the department and within other areas of King Ranch if necessary.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.